March, 2018

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House Committee Okays Bill to Amend FDCPA to Exclude Law Firms from Definition of “Debt Collector”

Consumer Financial Services Law

By: Zachary K. Dunn The House Financial Services Committee voted 35-25 on March 21, 2018 to advance H.R. 5082, officially known as the “Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2018,” to the full House of Representatives. The bill, if enacted, would amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to exclude from the definition of “debt collector” all law firms or licensed attorneys working in connection with “a legal action in a court of law to collect a debt on behalf of a client,” including

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What To Expect From Our Agency / Law Firm

Turbo Recovery

Debt recovery can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but at Point Law we do things differently. The confidence, persistence, and core values of our team mean you get better results in less time than the competitors. These are the five ways our company goes the extra mile for our clients. Liquidity Rate Liquidity rate is perhaps the single most important aspect of any debt recovery agency and law firm.

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WHY DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS REQUIRE SWIFT ACTION

AGA

When an accounts receivable ages past its due date, it is vitally important to take positive action, not only to maintain a healthy cash flow but to adapt to constantly changing market conditions. In our current economic times, a savvy management understands that managing the cost of doing business is vitally important. Cash is king. And too many delinquent accounts can bring your business to a standstill.

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D.C. Circuit’s Ruling May Provide Some Potential Relief for the Consumer Financial Services Industry

Consumer Financial Services Law

The D.C. Circuit has issued its long-awaited decision on the FCC’s 2015 TCPA Declaratory Ruling. ACA International v. Federal Communications Commission, No. 15-1211 (Mar. 16, 2018). The ruling invalidates the FCC’s definition of an automated telephone dialing system (“ATDS”) and sets aside the FCC’s ruling on reassigned numbers. The ruling, however, upholds the FCC’s determination that consent can be revoked through any reasonable means.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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What To Expect From Our Agency

Turbo Recovery

Debt recovery can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but at Turbo Debt Recovery we do things differently. The confidence, persistence, and core values of our team mean you get better results in less time than the competitors. These are the five ways our company goes the extra mile for our clients. Liquidity Rate. Liquidity rate is perhaps the single most important aspect of any debt recovery agency.

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District Court Holds that a Debt Collector May Not Rely on Information Provided by Creditor, Rejects Bona Fide Error Defense Claim

Consumer Financial Services Law

By: Zachary K. Dunn A District Court in the Seventh Circuit has held that a debt collector may not avail itself of the § 1692k(c) bona fide error defense if it “intentionally chose to present conflicting information,” even if that conflicting information was provided to it by the creditor. In Garcia v. Miramed Revenue Group, LLC , 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17818 (N.D.

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Second Circuit Remains Firm That Flu Shot Reminders are Health Care Messages Under the TCPA

Consumer Financial Services Law

Following up on its decision in Latner v. Mount Sinai Health System, Inc., 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 114 (2nd Cir. Jan. 3, 2018), the Second Circuit has again held that a flu shot reminder was a health care message under the TCPA. Zani v. Rite Aid Hdqtrs. Corp., 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 4354 (2nd Cir. Feb. 21, 2018). In Zani, the consumer filled a prescription at a Rite Aid pharmacy, provided his phone number and signed a Notice of Privacy Practices which provided that Rite Aid “may contact [Zani] to pro

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Madden Fix Bill Passes House, Faces Uncertain Fate in Senate

Consumer Financial Services Law

By: Zachary K. Dunn The United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3299, commonly known as the “ Madden fix” bill, by a vote of 245-171 on February 14, 2018. The bill, which is officially entitled “Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act of 2017,” is a response to the Second Circuit’s decision in Madden v. Midland Funding, LLC , 786 F.3d 246 (2nd Cir. 2015), cert denied , U.S. , 136 S.Ct. 2505 (2016).

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CFPB Report Reveals Impact Removal of Public Records Has on Credit Reporting: Did it Make a Difference?

Consumer Financial Services Law

The CFPB recently issued its second Quarterly Consumer Credit Trends Report which examines the impact of changes to credit reporting regarding the reporting of civil public records. In 2015, the three major credit reporting agencies (“CRAs”) entered into settlements with over thirty states. The settlements required the three CRAs to implement minimum personal identifying information (“PII”) standards and data collection frequency requirements for civil public records appearing on consumer report

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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District Court Expands on Pantoja, Finds Collection Letter on Stale Debt to Violate FDCPA for Failure to Include Revival Warning

Consumer Financial Services Law

A recent decision from the North District of Illinois has expanded on the Seventh Circuit’s holding in Pantoja v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., LLC , 852 F.3d 679 (7th Cir. 2017) regarding revival warnings in collections letters on time-barred debt. Pierre v. Midland Credit Management, Inc. , 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18860 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 5, 2018). The ruling resulted in summary judgment as to liability for a certified class of plaintiffs due to a collection agency failing to include a warning that p